| Mission type | Communication |
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| Operator | Indian Army |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | U R Rao Satellite Centre |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | TBD |
| Rocket | GSLV |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
GSAT-7B (Geosynchronous satellite 7B) is planned to be first dedicated military satellite for the Indian Army, launched as part of the GSAT series.
The approval was granted by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on 21 March 2023. The multiband military satellite, featuring integrated communication for network-centric operations, will be launched by 2027. Contract for a 5-tonne satellite signed with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), worth ₹2,963 crore (equivalent to ₹32 billion or US$340 million in 2026) on 29 March 2023. The satellite would provide beyond line of sight communication to troops and formations as well as weapon and airborne platforms.
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